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Deborah Malka MD, PhD offers medical marijuana evaluations to provide patients with the ability to use marijuana as a part of their medical treatment under California Proposition 215, also known as the California Compassionate Use Act of 1996 Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5, and under SB420, section 11362.7.

During your visit, Deborah Malka MD, PhD will gather information about your medical history and lifestyle in order to evaluate you for treatment options that work for your unique conditions. So we can understand your ailments for which you use medicinal marijuana, please bring in any updated prescriptions you might be taking and physical medical records from a primary care doctor.

We do our best to make our office a comfortable, safe setting where patients can receive the care and information they need to continue on the road to complete mental and physical well-being. Our staff is compassionate and well-trained, and are available by phone to answer any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment.

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The Evaluation Process

Being evaluated for approval to use medical marijuana is similar to regular medical evaluations performed by most physicians.

When you arrive for your visit, you will be asked to fill out a Patient Intake Packet. You will meet with the licensed physician, who will perform a medical history and physical exam. Your medical records will be reviewed. If you qualify for medical marijuana based on the law and the physician’s professional opinion is that you may benefit from its use, you will be issued a signed recommendation letter.

The physician will also outline a treatment plan, discuss the side effects, risks and benefits of treatment, and arrange a follow-up visit. The physician will also explain the different ways that cannabis may be used so that you can minimize any side effects and maximize beneficial effects.

What you Should Bring to Your Doctor’s Visit

Current California photo ID (not expired)

If you do not have California-issued ID, bring any photo ID (passport, license from another state) and two forms of residency (for example a phone bill, lease, pay stub, bank statement – they must show a CA address)